Elizabeth Shannon

Elizabeth Shannon is an Assistant Professor at St. John Fisher University, where she contributes to interdisciplinary research and education in mental health and nursing. Her work bridges clinical practice, psychopharmacology, and innovative therapeutic frameworks.

• Education:
  • M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, St. John Fisher University
  • M.S. in Nursing, University of Rochester
  • B.S. in Brain & Cognitive Sciences, University of Rochester
  • B.S. in Nursing, University of Rochester
• Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Research Interests:
  • Focus on interdisciplinary coordination in therapeutic models
  • Diathesis-stress frameworks in mental health
  • Human-animal connections in systemic therapy
  • Integrating pathologizing and depathologizing approaches
• Courses Taught:
  • Psychopathology and Differential Diagnosis
  • Treatment Planning and Intervention
  • Biological Foundations of Behavior and Psychopharmacological Interventions
  • Animal Assisted Interventions

Contact: eshannon@sjf.edu